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The Whisky Exchange – Snowy New Whisky Arrivals!

January 14, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 73 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland, New Zealand and Speyside.

The brands include Ardbeg, Auchentoshan, Balblair, Balvenie, Benromach, Big Peat, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Clynelish, Dallas Dhu, Edradour, Glendronach, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Imperial, Islay Whisky, Macallan, Mortlach, Port Charlotte, Rosebank, Royal Lochnagar & Tobermory.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 8 to 55 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich 15 Year Old / 2nd Edition Islay Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Finished in Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes casks, this has all the expected Bruichladdich characteristics – seaspray, brine, floral notes – with a deliciously smooth extra veneer of sweetness. A deservedly popular 'Laddie.	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glendronach 12 Year Old / Sherry Cask / Bot.1980s Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 150.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Port Ellen 1979 / 30 Year Old / 9th Release (2009) Islay Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 57.7% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.7% / Distillery Bottling – The 9th Port Ellen Annual Release is the first official 30yo and a definite return to form after a couple of 'mediocre' releases.	70cl	£ 499.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bell's Christmas 1990 Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% – Slight Rusting on the lid	75cl	£ 59.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bell's Princess Beatrice (1988) Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1988 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% – A special edition Bell's decanter released to mark the birth of the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York.	75cl	£ 69.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bell's Princess Eugenie (1990) Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% – A ceramic Bell's decanter produced to celebrate the birth of the Duke and Duchess of York's second child, the Princess Eugenie, in 1990.	75cl	£ 69.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 12 Year Old / Sherry Oak Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with wood smoke and spice. Described by Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as: "simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around".	70cl	£ 41.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Powers Gold Label 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey /special Reserve Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – An aged version of this classic Irish blend made by the Midleton distillery (home of Jameson). "I love the pot still character of Powers, and the 12 year old expression is quite stunning." John Hansell, Malt Advocate Magazine.	70cl	£ 42.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Redbreast 15 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% – A sumptuous single pot still whiskey with a great degree of ageing, Redbreast 15 is richer, earthier and stronger than its 12 year old sibling. An essential part of any whiskey-drinker's education.	70cl	£ 67.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tobermory 10 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – The unpeated malt from the producers of Ledaig, Tobermory hails from the Isle of Mull and is a more gentle medium-bodied, accessible malt than its peated sister. A good aperitif malt.	70cl	£ 44.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Balblair 1997 / First Release Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1997 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Long known to blenders as a category 'A' malt, Balblair is a terrific malt whisky worthy of far greater exposure than it has previously enjoyed. Relaunched in 2007 as a series of vintage expressions, and repositioned as a premium product, this unsung hero is now finally getting the attention and respect it deserves. This is a young Highland malt from the top drawer.	70cl	£ 40.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bruichladdich Peat Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A replacement for the highly successful '3D' series, Bruichladdich Peat apparently 'does what it says on the tin' with phenol levels of 35ppm. No age statement, but it is cheaper than the old 3D releases and, shockingly, has escaped from the the distillery without being finished. Doubly unique 'Laddie!	70cl	£ 36.95 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Year New Malts!

January 7, 2013 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 23 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Auchentoshan, Ben Nevis, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Dalmore, Glenlivet, Glenrothes, Highland Park, Islay Whisky, Lagavulin & Macallan.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 10 to 70 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour A'bunadh 12 Year Old / Silver Label Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 58.7% Summary: 70cl / 58.7% / Distillery Bottling – A limited edition release of Aberlour's heavily sherried A'bunadh. This special edition was aged for a minimum of 12 years and produced in a bottle with a hallmarked sterling silver label and cloth bag.	70cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Caol Ila 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Extra ageing has calmed the impact of the phenols, with the peat arriving on the palate late, and tempered by smooth oak. A very mellow, mature Islay malt.	70cl	£ 65.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Monkey Shoulder Miniature Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 5cl / 40% – Monkey Shoulder is a mix of three different Single Malts – Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie – and is great with mixers or just on its own. Smooth, sweet and very easy to drink.	5cl	£ 3.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Lagavulin 12 Year Old / Bot. 2009 Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 57.9% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.9% / Distillery Bottling – The 2009 release of cask-strength Lagavulin 12yo is a simply superb bottling. One of the highlights of this year's Special Releases, this will delight fans of the distillery.	70cl	£ 89.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Famous Grouse 12 Year Old / Gold Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 75cl / 43% – This is the old presentation of this much-overlooked 12yo blend from Famous Grouse. Gold Reserve has a fair proportion of quality malt whisky in the mix, contributing a pleasingly soft richness to the blend.	75cl	£ 26.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Jack Daniel's Scenes From Lynchburg No.8 Tennessee Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% Summary: 100cl / 43% – One of a series of special commemorative edition bottlings Jack Daniel's have produced for their legions of fans. This one depicts the Rickyard, where they make their charcoal.	100cl	£ 69.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 57.7% Summary: 70cl / 57.7% – After a wildly successful debut at Whisky Live Paris in 2011, Redbreast 12yo Cask strength is finally here, boasting a shiny trophy as Whiskey Advocate's Irish Whiskey of the Year. We adored it too. Already a legendary bottling.	70cl	£ 71.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 1990 / Speymalt Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1990 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A 1990 vintage of Gordon & Macphail's excellently priced and high quality Speymalt single malt Scotch whisky from Macallan.	70cl	£ 61.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Longmorn-glenlivet 1971 / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 58.6% Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 58.6% / Scott's Selection – A 1971 vintage whisky from Longmorn distillery in Speyside. This whisky has been matured in sherry wood and bottled at natural cask strength by Scott's Selection.	70cl	£ 499.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Christmas 1988 / Bell's / Damaged Seal Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1988 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 43% – An old release of Bell's Christmas 1988 Decanter. This item is now highly collectible.	75cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Caperdonich 1995 / 17 Year Old / Cask #95043 / Signatory Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1995 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Signatory – A 17 year old single cask whisky from closed and demolished Caperdonich, distilled on 13th June 1995 and bottled on 20th November 2012 by Signatory for their Un-chillfiltered collection. after 17 years of maturation in a hogshead.	70cl	£ 36.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Laphroaig 1998 / 14 Year Old / Cask #5559+60 / Signatory Islay Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1998 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Signatory – A 1998 vintage Laphroaig bottled by Signatory for their Un-chillfiltered Collection. Distilled on 12th May 1998 and matured in a pair of hogsheads before bottling on 14th November 2012.	70cl	£ 55.95 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Malts For The Ho! Ho! Holidays!

December 17, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 74 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, Canadian, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Speyside and Welsh.

The brands include Arran, Auchroisk, Banff, Benriach, Benromach, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Cardhu, Dallas Dhu, Dalmore, Fettercairn, Finlaggan, Glendronach, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Glenugie, Glenury Royal, Highland Park, Inchgower, Islay Whisky, Ledaig, Longmorn, Macallan, Macduff, Miltonduff, Old Pulteney, Port Charlotte, Springbank, Tamdhu, Teaninich, Tomatin & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 7 to 42 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Glengoyne 17 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Glengoyne 17yo is a smooth, sophisticated medium-bodied unpeated malt with delicate flavours. A very good match for a mild or medium cigar.	70cl	£ 49.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenrothes 1972 / Bot.1996 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – An old 1972 vintage bottling of Glenrothes from the mid-1990s with the official short description 'Rich, Spicy, Fruitiness'. That'll be sherry, then, from a period during which Glenrothes produced some of their very best whisky. These early vintage bottlings are getting pretty scarce these days.	70cl	£ 450.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tomatin 1967 / 40 Year Old / Refill Butt #17904 Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 49.3% Vintage: 1967 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 49.3% / Distillery Bottling – A second release of Tomatin 40yo, this is from the 1967 vintage. Bottled from a single refill butt for the German market, this looks like another winner.	70cl	£ 425.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Arran 10 Year Old Malt Miniature Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 5cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A miniature bottle of 10 year old whisky from the Isle of Aran distillery, only distilling since 1995 and already producing a range of excellent drams.	5cl	£ 3.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 50% Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – A 25 year old release from Benriach made from a combination of whisky finished in new wood and sherry butts.	70cl	£ 111.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 12 Year Old / Sherry Oak Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with wood smoke and spice. Described by Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as: "simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around".	70cl	£ 41.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Powers Gold Label 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey /special Reserve Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – An aged version of this classic Irish blend made by the Midleton distillery (home of Jameson). "I love the pot still character of Powers, and the 12 year old expression is quite stunning." John Hansell, Malt Advocate Magazine.	70cl	£ 42.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Springbank 10 Year Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Springbank 10's relatively light colour belies its richness of character. The nose moves from citrus fruits to pears and a hint of peat, while the palate shows touches of smoke, vanilla essence, nutmeg, cinnamon and the salty tang characteristic of the distillery. A winner at the World Whisky Awards 2010.	70cl	£ 30.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tamdhu 30 Year Old/ Macphail's Collection/ Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A great value long-aged Tamdhu 30 bottled at 43% by G&M as part of their Macphail's Collection.	70cl	£ 106.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Yukon Jack Whisky Liqueur Canadian Whisky Liqueur Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 50% Summary: 75cl / 50% – The self-styled 'Black Sheep of Canadian Liquors' is a highly potent liqueur, based on Canadian whisky blended with honey. One to warm the cockles on a cold winter's night.	75cl	£ 36.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Benriach 15 Year Old / Dark Rum Wood Finish Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – After initial maturation in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, this 15yo Benriach is transferred for a finishing period in casks that formerly housed dark Jamaican rum, adding an extra layer of sweet, fruity flavours to the excellent distillery profile.	70cl	£ 38.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie 1981 / Sauternes Wood Finish Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A perfect example of what wood-finishing (so often reviled by some) can achieve, Glenmorangie 1981 spent the last two of its 21 years of maturation in casks formerly containing Chateau d'Yquem. A legendary 'Morangie.	70cl	£ 450.00 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Malts For Santa!

December 10, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 69 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: Campbeltown, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Ardbeg, Arran, Balvenie, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Dalmore, Glen Garioch, Glencadam, Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Islay Whisky, Knockando, Littlemill, Macallan, Mannochmore, Mortlach, Octomore, Springbank, Strathisla, Talisker, Tomatin & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 57 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – Famous old blend containing a high proportion of quality grain whisky. James Buchanan apparently got the idea for the brand on his way home from a dogshow – and the rest is history…	70cl	£ 21.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bushmills Black Bush Blended Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – A rich, dark, Irish blend, Black Bush contains a high proportion of triple-distilled single malt, aged in Oloroso sherry casks for around 8-10 years before marriage with the grain. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010.	70cl	£ 21.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 1951 / 50 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 50 Year Old Strength: 48.8% Vintage: 1951 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 48.8% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 5,500.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Macallan 1980 / Esc 2 / Sherry Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 59.3% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 50cl / 59.3% / Distillery Bottling – A 1980 vintage Sherry Cask matured Macallan from their 'Exceptional Single Cask' range. This whisky has been aged for around 18 years and bottled at cask strength.	50cl	£ 699.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Caol Ila Cask Strength / 61.6% Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 61.6% Summary: 70cl / 61.6% / Distillery Bottling – A superb, lemony, salty, coal-tar-soapy bonanza, Caol Ila Cask Strength is a whisky capable of bringing joy to the most jaded peathead. We love this.	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban / Port Cask Finish Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Glenmorangie's Quinta Ruban replaced the old Port Wood Finish expression a few years ago. Bottled at a higher strength, enhancing the extra grapey sweetness the old expression was famous for.	70cl	£ 39.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 2007 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% – The ne plus ultra from Jameson, this has been blended with some of the oldest and rarest whiskeys from Jameson's maturing stock – one of which was a pot-still whiskey matured in a port pipe, which adds an extra fruitiness to the final assemblage. More than justifies the price tag – this is one of the greatest Irish whiskies ever bottled, we feel.	70cl	£ 275.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Royal Salute Hundred Cask Selection Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – A very special edition of Royal Salute, assembled by Chivas Brothers using 100 casks aged to perfection following up to forty years of cask maturation.	70cl	£ 165.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Talisker 30 Year Old / Bot.2008 Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 49.5% Vintage: 2008 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 49.5% / Distillery Bottling – A fancier box with a brass catch for 2008's Talisker 30 yo Special Release. The 2007 bottling of this was magnificent and we've come to expect no less from what is arguably Diageo's most consistent distillery.	70cl	£ 260.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Talisker 18 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 45.8% Summary: 70cl / 45.8% / Distillery Bottling – One of our all-time favourite malts, Talisker 18 years old is a masterpiece from one of Scotland's greatest distilleries, and was named 'Best Single Malt Whisky in the World' at the World Whiskies Awards in 2007. Stunning balance of peat, spice and sweetness.	70cl	£ 64.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old / Unchill-filtered Blended Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% – The oldest whisky in the Gaelic Whisky Company's Poit Dhubh blended malt range, matured for at least 21 years and with a slug of sherry cask spirit to create a balanced, smoky and sweet dram.	70cl	£ 56.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Lp1 – Elements Of Islay Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 58.8% Summary: 50cl / 58.8% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – A coalsmokey Southern Islay malt from a distillery with many friends. Exuberant, up-front bonfire character, with citrus and brown sugar notes – this is a must for peatheads.	50cl	£ 39.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Stag's Breath Whisky Liqueur Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 19.8% Summary: 70cl / 19.8% – Made with the finest Speyside whiskies blended with fermented comb honey and packaged in a square-edged bottle with a label inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.	70cl	£ 14.35 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Malts Monday!

December 3, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 95 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, English, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland, Speyside, Swedish and Welsh.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg, Ardmore, Aultmore, Balblair, Ben Nevis, Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Cardhu, Clynelish, Coleburn, Dallas Dhu, Edradour, Glen Flagler, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glen Keith, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Glenturret, Highland Park, Hillside, Ileach, Imperial, Inchgower, Islay Whisky, Knockando, Lagavulin, Littlemill, Macallan, Mortlach, Rosebank, Scapa, Springbank, Strathisla, Talisker & Tamdhu.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 7 to 57 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old – Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 20cl / 40%	20cl	£ 18.01 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardmore 1994 / 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – A peated Speyside that turns out to be a sweetheart underneath, this 12yo Ardmore 1994 is an easy-drinking malt, and more mellow than hardcore peatheads might expect. See our tasting notes for more info.	70cl	£ 39.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardmore 1994 / 13 Year Old / Cask Ref #65 Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Year Old Strength: 56.8% Vintage: 1994 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 56.8% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – Another release from our much-lauded stash of Ardmore 1994, this 13yo is medium-bodied with intense spices, pepper and soot alongside compensating honeyed fruity hints. Top-quality stuff from this little-known peated Speysider.	70cl	£ 47.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Mackmyra Preludium 05 Swedish Single Malt Whisky Country: Swedish Region: Swedish Age: Strength: 48.4% Summary: 50cl / 48.4% / Distillery Bottling – Yes, it's another Preludium! The fifth edition of Sweden's massive success story is finally here and it's as exciting and innovative as ever.	50cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie 10 Year Old – Original / Jeroboam Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 300cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A whopping three litre bottle of the splendid Glenmorangie Original. Glenmorangie are getting into large formats in a big way these days (think Ardbeg Mor). It may be gimmicky, but it does look good.	300cl	£ 167.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Tamdhu 1966 / Macphail's Collection / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1966 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A very old Tamdhu 1966, bottled by Gordon & Macphail for their Macphail's Collection series.	70cl	£ 215.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Flagler 1973 / 30 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1973 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – The 2003 release of 1973 vintage whisky from short-lived Glen Flagler, bottled after 30 years of maturation by Inver House. The distillery only operated between between 1964 and 1985 and this bottling is some of the last remaining stock known to exist.	70cl	£ 999.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlivet 1967 / 33 Year Old / Cellar Collection Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 33 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1967 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Bottled over a decade ago at the turn of the century, Glenlivet 1967 was one of the first of the distillery's Cellar Collection bottlings and is nowadays almost impossible to find.	75cl	£ 999.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ben Nevis 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A full-bodied malt with a whiff of peat. 'Brilliant! Just a hint of fettered spice, and then waves of oak and malt with vanilla… A truly great malt. 9/10' Jim Murray in Whisky Magazine, Sept 2000	70cl	£ 29.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour 100 Proof Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 57.1% Summary: 100cl / 57.1% / Distillery Bottling – An litre bottle of Aberlour malt whisky, bottled a few years ago at 57.1%.	100cl	£ 250.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Hillside 1971 / 28 Year Old / Silent Stills Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 28 Year Old Strength: 51.4% Vintage: 1971 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 51.4% / Signatory – A late 1990s cask-strength Signatory bottling of a single cask of Hillside (aka Glenesk). Part of the now-legendary Silent Stills series.	70cl	£ 699.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	W L Weller 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: 7 Year Old Strength: 45% Summary: 70cl / 45% – With wheat replacing rye in the mash, this is an extremely smooth whiskey to be savoured in a wide glass by a warm fire in winter, or long over a lot of ice with a sprig of mint in the summer.	70cl	£ 25.10 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Whisky Bonanza!

November 26, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 121 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Highland, Indian, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Allt-a-bhainne, An Cnoc, Ardbeg, Auchentoshan, Balblair, Balvenie, Benriach, Benrinnes, Big Peat, Bowmore, Brora, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Caperdonich, Clynelish, Convalmore, Craigellachie, Dallas Dhu, Dalmore, Edradour, Glen Albyn, Glen Garioch, Glen Grant, Glendronach, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Glenturret, Highland Park, Islay Whisky, Kilchoman, Knockando, Ladyburn, Laphroaig, Ledaig, Linkwood, Lochside, Longmorn, Macallan, Mannochmore, Mortlach, Oban, Old Pulteney, Port Charlotte, Royal Brackla, Scapa, Speyburn, Strathisla, Tamdhu, Tobermory & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 9 to 55 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Aberlour 15 Year Old / Cuvée Marie D'ecosse Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	An Cnoc 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – This lip-smacking 12yo An Cnoc (formerly Knockdhu) is a top-quality proponent of the non-sherried Speyside style, showing polished malt and a delicious spiciness throughout a warm, complex palate and lasting finish.	70cl	£ 26.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Big Peat / Islay Blended Malt Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Douglas Laing – Douglas Laing's Big Peat is a blended Islay malt made up of Ardbeg, Caol Ila, Bowmore and, shockingly, Port Ellen – and with pedigree like that, Big Peat is a nailed-on winner. Picked up the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards 2010, and 96 points in Jim Murray's 2011 Whisky Bible, along with the award for Best Vatted Malt.	70cl	£ 34.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Dalmore 12 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An old release of Dalmore 12 year old whisky. This appears to have been bottled sometime in the 1980s, before they switched to their current 'dumpy' bottles.	75cl	£ 120.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Grant 1957 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1957 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – A lip-smacking sherried Speyside at an amazing 49 years of age. Very few whiskies can stand this kind of ageing, which is just one of the reasons that Glen Grant is a great malt. The perfect gift for anyone born in 1957.	70cl	£ 362.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Grant 1958 / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Vintage: 1958 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 40% / Gordon & Macphail – Bottled in 2011, this 1958 vintage Glen Grant has been aged for well over fifty years in sherry casks and has been packaged in fancy upgraded boxes that at last go some way to befitting the majesty of their contents. Please note that this product is MAXIMUM ONE BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER.	70cl	£ 323.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glengoyne 1969 / The Farewell Dram Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: Strength: 54.4% Vintage: 1969 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 54.4% / Distillery Bottling – The Farewell Dram is a special release of 1969 Glengoyne to commemorate the 1998 retirement of distillery manager Ian Taylor. Only 204 bottles were produced, each packaged in a heavy 'spirit safe' box.	70cl	£ 750.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlivet 1964 / 40 Year Old / Cellar Collection Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 40 Year Old Strength: 45.1% Vintage: 1964 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 45.1% / Distillery Bottling – One of Sukhinder's all-time favourite Glenlivets, this is a phenomenal nutty, fruity bottling – another hit for the 'Cellar Collection', and highly sought-after by Glenlivet enthusiasts.	70cl	£ 1,250.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Kentucky Vintage Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% Summary: 70cl / 45% – "Amber, with a golden cast. Medium-bodied. Reminiscent of clove, citrus, smoke, dried herbs. Buttery, smooth texture. Attractive in its viscosity and warmth of the palate." Wine Enthusiast	70cl	£ 30.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Linkwood 15 Year Old / Gordon & Macphail Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A bottling of Linkwood 15yo from indie bottling heroes Gordon & Macphail.	70cl	£ 41.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Old Fitzgerald 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 45% Summary: 75cl / 45% – A really classic, long-aged bourbon with a wealth of complexity and subtle nuances of flavour after twelve years of slow oak-ageing. A great cigar bourbon.	75cl	£ 35.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Mortlach 1980 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 63.1% Vintage: 1980 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 63.1% / Flora & Fauna – An old bottling of 1980 vintage Mortlach by Flora and Fauna. This whisky was bottled at cask strength after more than 16 years of maturation, atleast some of which was in sherry casks.	70cl	£ 350.00 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Stock Has Arrived!

November 19, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 98 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, Canadian, Highland, Holland / Dutch, Indian, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Aberlour, Ardbeg, Ardmore, Auchroisk, Balvenie, Ben Nevis, Benriach, Benrinnes, Benromach, Blair Athol, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Dalmore, Edradour, Fettercairn, Glen Garioch, Glen Keith, Glenburgie, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenglassaugh, Glenlivet, Glenturret, Highland Park, Inchmurrin, Islay Whisky, Isle Of Jura, Linkwood, Littlemill, Macallan, Macduff, Mortlach, Oban, Old Pulteney, Royal Brackla, Royal Lochnagar, Springbank, Talisker & Teaninich.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 39 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Evan Williams Extra Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% – The extra aged version of Evan Williams's solid sipping whiskey, one of the biggest sellers in the USA beind the similar looking Old No. 7.	70cl	£ 21.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Mellow Corn Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% Summary: 70cl / 50% – Mellow Corn is a high-proof gold-coloured American corn whisky aged for two years before bottling.	70cl	£ 23.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Old Grand Dad / 100 Proof / Bonded Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 50% Summary: 75cl / 50% – A meatier version than the standard bottling, at a potent 50% alcohol. Spicy and dry, with an impressively powerful punch on the palate – this will keep you warm on a cold evening	75cl	£ 29.50 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Springbank 2001 / 1st Batch / Ob Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: Strength: 55.3% Vintage: 2001 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 55.3% / Distillery Bottling – The latest Springbank vintage release is from 2001, and if it's anything like the standard we've enjoyed from the previous 1997 vintages, we're in for a treat.	70cl	£ 69.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Benriach 25 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 50% Summary: 70cl / 50% / Distillery Bottling – A 25 year old release from Benriach made from a combination of whisky finished in new wood and sherry buttts.	70cl	£ 111.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Caol Ila 8 Year Old / Unpeated / Bot. 2006 Islay Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 59.8% Vintage: 2006 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 59.8% / Distillery Bottling – The first edition of Caol Ila's young-ish cask strength unpeated single malt. A big success on its introduction in 2006, though some folk swore it still tasted a bit smoky.	70cl	£ 59.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Johnnie Walker 18 Year Old – Gold Label Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 20cl / 40%	20cl	£ 18.01 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Old Pulteney 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A very popular highland dram, with a big sherry presence alongside sweet citrus fruit notes and a faintly detectable whiff of brine. A winner at the World Whisky Awards 2010.	70cl	£ 23.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Royal Salute 38 Year Old / Stone Of Destiny Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 38 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – A very special 38yo Royal Salute from Chivas, Stone of Destiny is named after the ancient stone used for British royal coronation ceremonies for centuries, symbolizing the approval for the incoming king.	70cl	£ 570.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Talisker 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 45.8% Vintage: 1970 Bottler: Summary: 75cl / 45.8% / Distillery Bottling	75cl	£ 999.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlivet 25 Year Old / Xxv Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A super-premium entry in Glenlivet's range, this has been finished for a couple of years in Oloroso casks – so an extra depth of flavour and silky sweetness is the order of the day.	70cl	£ 189.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve Blended Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 46% Vintage: 2007 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% – The ne plus ultra from Jameson, this has been blended with some of the oldest and rarest whiskeys from Jameson's maturing stock – one of which was a pot-still whiskey matured in a port pipe, which adds an extra fruitiness to the final assemblage. More than justifies the price tag – this is one of the greatest Irish whiskies ever bottled, we feel.	70cl	£ 275.00 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – New Arrivals!

November 12, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 59 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, Canadian, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese, Lowland and Speyside.

The brands include Ardbeg, Arran, Auchentoshan, Balvenie, Benriach, Bladnoch, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Dalmore, Glen Moray, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Islay Whisky, Kilkerran, Knockando, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Linkwood, Macallan, Port Ellen, Rosebank, Springbank & Talisker.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 9 to 70 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 1959 / 42 Year Old / Sherry Cask Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 42 Year Old Strength: 46% Vintage: 1959 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A simply stunning refill sherried Glenfarclas at a phenomenal age. What is amazing about this whisky is that the oak is not too intrusive and while there is obviously a big fruitcake sherry character, it isn't overwhelming and the balance is still there. Probably one of the greatest malts ever released from this truly great distillery.	70cl	£ 899.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Gold Bowmore 1964 / 44 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 44 Year Old Strength: 42.4% Vintage: 1964 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 42.4% / Distillery Bottling – The final release in the new Bowmore 1964 trilogy, Gold Bowmore is a marriage of three bourbon casks plus the last (and supposedly the best) of the staggeringly good Oloroso casks from this momentous vintage.	70cl	£ 3,750.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Kilbeggan Blended Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – "A highly delicious and dangerously more-ish whiskey which will remain in the taste-buds" Jim Murray, author of Classic Irish Whiskey.	70cl	£ 20.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Ardbeg 17 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – A tad less peaty than early bottlings, the classic Ardbeg 17yo is still a great whisky, but is sadly becoming very thin on the ground as demand increases and supply runs low – it's now a good few years since owners Glenmorangie discontinued it. The first bottling of this sparked the revival of Ardbeg's fortunes after the takeover by Glenmorangie.	70cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Auchentoshan 16 Year Old / Bourbon Cask Lowland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 53.7% Summary: 70cl / 53.7% – A 16yo cask-strength Bourbon-matured limited release from Auchentoshan.	70cl	£ 79.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bowmore 15 Year Old / Mariner Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 100cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – 1L travel retail version of an old Bowmore favourite.	100cl	£ 60.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Lagavulin 1991 Distillers Edition Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1991 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – With all your favourite Lagavulin characteristics, allied to an extra layer of sweetness, this is the most consistently excellent of the highly popular Distiller's Edition series. Winner of a Gold Medal and Best in Class at the IWSC, as well as the	70cl	£ 125.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Rosebank 1981 / 25 Year Old Lowland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Lowland Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 61.4% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 61.4% / Distillery Bottling – Not at all what you might expect, this is a powerhouse of a malt. Big, full and extremely spicy, with a massive abv for the age and some delicious polished maltiness. A tour de force.	70cl	£ 350.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Arran 1996 / 12 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 57.4% Vintage: 1996 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 57.4% / Speciality Drinks Ltd – A powerful cask-strength Arran from a single hogshead filled in 1996, just a year after the distillery was established. A drop of water will bring the best out of this sweet-smelling, peppery dram.	70cl	£ 45.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfiddich Pure Malt / Special Reserve Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – An old bottling of Glenfiddich. The 'Pure Malt' special reserve is no longer produced by Glenfiddich.	70cl	£ 49.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Laphroaig 25 Year Old / Cask Strength Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 50.9% Summary: 70cl / 50.9% / Distillery Bottling – The cask strength bottling of Laphroaig 25yo is a very different beast to the old 25yo (and in our opinion, upping the strength is a big improvement). Rich and smouldering, with a big coal hit and a lingering seaweed character. We said at the time that this was tremendous stuff, and now it's only gone and won the IWSC Trophy for Best Cask Strength Single Malt.	70cl	£ 260.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Pig's Nose Miniature Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 5cl / 40% – A miniature of Pig's Nose's blended Scotch whisky.	5cl	£ 4.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Talisker 25 Year Old / Bot.2009 Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 54.8% Vintage: 2009 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 54.8% / Distillery Bottling – The latest Talisker 25yo is another destined for the pantheon of fantastic expressions of Skye's finest. With a deceptive power hidden in a palate of incredible elegance, this is a classic iron-fist-velvet-glove Talisker par excellence.	70cl	£ 169.00 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – Nothing But New Whiskies!

November 5, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 50 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, Canadian, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Speyside and Swedish.

The brands include Aultmore, Balvenie, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Coleburn, Dallas Dhu, Dalwhinnie, Glen Albyn, Glen Garioch, Glen Moray, Glencadam, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenglassaugh, Glengoyne, Glenmorangie, Glenrothes, Islay Whisky, Pittyvaich, Springbank, Talisker, Tomatin & Tomintoul.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 40 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Beneagles Peregrine Falcon Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 20cl / 40% – This peregrine falcon is one of a series of exceptionally kitsch Beneagles blended whisky-containing ceramic decanters in the shape of birds of prey.	20cl	£ 74.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Bunnahabhain Darach Ur Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Islay Age: Strength: 46.3% Summary: 100cl / 46.3% / Distillery Bottling – An official 1L bottling of Bunnahabhain, originally for travel retail. Darach Ur means 'New Oak' in Scots Gaelic – this no-age-statement malt has been matured exclusively in virgin American oak casks.	100cl	£ 53.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Canadian Club Sherry Cask Canadian Whisky Country: Canadian Region: Canadian Age: Strength: 41.3% Summary: 75cl / 41.3% – A special edition CC, made in very small quantities from the finest whiskies aged at least eight years in white oak barrels, then double matured in sherry casks imported from Jerez in Spain.	75cl	£ 37.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Moray 16 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 16 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% / Distillery Bottling – Sweet, full and exceptionally well-rounded. The flavour is initially of toffee, progressing to mint humbugs and barley sugar and followed by a hint of smoke and peat flavours.	70cl	£ 37.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glengoyne 21 Year Old / Sherry Cask Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – Glengoyne 21yo is noticeably deeper than younger expressions, with delicious rich fruity and oaky notes – the darker colour and long finish are testament to the extra years in the sherrywood.	70cl	£ 86.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenmorangie 30 Year Old / Oloroso Sherry Finish Highland Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 44.3% Summary: 70cl / 44.3% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 499.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 12 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – 'The blend for grown-ups, for people who have made their rites of passage and are ready to enjoy their success. Sweet, but not cloying. Buxom, but not overblown. Balanced. 9/10.' Paul Pacult in Whisky Magazine April 2000	70cl	£ 24.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey Blended Irish Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – The best-selling whiskey in the Republic of Ireland, Power's has a spicy potstill character and is aged between 5 and 6 years in Bourbon casks.	70cl	£ 24.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Springbank 15 Year Old Campbeltown Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Campbeltown Age: 15 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – Another fine malt for a Havana, Springbank 15yo has an almost bewildering array of flavours: dark chocolate, figs, marzipan, brazil nuts and vanilla are just some of the notes on show. Absolutely top-class. MAXIMUM 1 PER CUSTOMER	70cl	£ 48.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenfarclas 17 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 17 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling – A big sherried 17 year old whisky from Speyside stalwarts Glenfarclas. Rich and surprisingly good value.	70cl	£ 62.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Whyte & Mackay Merlin Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 20cl / 40% – A 20cl decanter of Whyte & Mackay in the shape of a rather perspicacious-looking Merlin (the bird of prey, not the wizard. Unless it's the wizard in the form of a bird of prey, which probably would be possible if wizards actually existed).	20cl	£ 74.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Coleburn 1981 / Connoisseurs Choice Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 43% Vintage: 1981 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 43% / Gordon & Macphail – A Connoisseurs Choice bottling of Coleburn 1981. This little-seen Speysider was closed by Diageo in 1985.	70cl	£ 125.00 BUY NOW

The Whisky Exchange – Frighteningly Good Whiskies!

October 29, 2012 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Whisky Exchange has 69 New additions to it’s range this week with whiskies from regions and / or countries such as: American, Campbeltown, English, Highland, Irish, Island, Islay, Japanese and Speyside.

The brands include Arran, Aultmore, Balvenie, Benrinnes, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Caperdonich, Cragganmore, Dufftown, Glen Garioch, Glendronach, Glendullan, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenturret, Highland Park, Islay Whisky, Knockando, Lochside, Longmorn, Macallan, North Port, Oban, Octomore, Port Charlotte, Springbank & Talisker.

The ages of the new whiskies range from 5 to 42 Year Old malts.

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Supplier	Brand	Bottle Size	Price
The Whisky Exchange	Aultmore 1983 / 14 Year Old / Cask Strength Speyside Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 14 Year Old Strength: 58.8% Vintage: 1983 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 58.8% / Flora & Fauna – A limited edition 1984 vintage release of Aultmore. This was one of the small number of cask strength bottlings that were included in the Flora & Fauna range.	70cl	£ 299.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glenlivet 1972 / Cellar Collection Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: Strength: 52.3% Vintage: 1972 Bottler: Summary: 70cl / 52.3% / Distillery Bottling – A 1972 vintage Glenlivet bottled in 2005 as part of their Cellar Collection series. One of the winners of the series, with 4.5 stars from Whisky Fun's Serge Valentin.	70cl	£ 550.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Arran 10 Year Old Malt Miniature Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 10 Year Old Strength: 46% Summary: 5cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – A miniature bottle of 10 year old whisky from the Isle of Aran distillery, only distilling since 1995 and already producing a range of excellent drams.	5cl	£ 3.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Balvenie 30 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 30 Year Old Strength: 47.3% Summary: 70cl / 47.3% / Distillery Bottling – A highly thought of 30 year old from Balvenie that netted a Gold Medal at the 2010 International Spirits Challenge and a 90 points from Serge Valentin on Whisky fun.	70cl	£ 320.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Four Roses Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Country: American Region: American Age: Strength: 45% Summary: 70cl / 45% – A terrific small batch bourbon from Four Roses – and in this case, Small Batch means just that – only four casks are used in the construction of each release. Sweet and spicy, with a generous dash of vanilla, this is a treat.	70cl	£ 25.75 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Royal Salute Hundred Cask Selection Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – A very special edition of Royal Salute, assembled by Chivas Brothers using 100 casks aged to perfection following up to forty years of cask maturation.	70cl	£ 165.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Whyte & Mackay 19 Year Old – Old Luxury Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 19 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – A matusalem sherry-matured blend – this will be weighty and rich: approach with suitable gravitas. On a side note, we are loving W&M's Mackintosh-esque rebrand, which seems to be bucking recent trends by actually making the product look better.	70cl	£ 36.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Suntory Hakushu 18 Year Old Japanese Single Malt Whisky Country: Japanese Region: Japanese Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% – A massive step up in quality from the standard Hakushu 12 yrs, this 18yo is amazingly well-defined (as we've come to expect from Japanese whisky) with deliciously rounded fruit and cereal flavours, at times surprisingly reminiscent of the finest Irish potstill whisky (eg Redbreast 15yo).	70cl	£ 105.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Talisker 18 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 18 Year Old Strength: 45.8% Summary: 70cl / 45.8% / Distillery Bottling – One of our all-time favourite malts, Talisker 18 years old is a masterpiece from one of Scotland's greatest distilleries, and was named 'Best Single Malt Whisky in the World' at the World Whiskies Awards in 2007. Stunning balance of peat, spice and sweetness.	70cl	£ 64.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Glen Garioch 21 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Highland Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 43% Summary: 70cl / 43% / Distillery Bottling	70cl	£ 199.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Locke's 8 Year Old Irish Single Malt Whiskey Country: Irish Region: Irish Age: 8 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – "A very tasty dram, with a clear malt-intense in the Speyside style. The sheer intensity of the malt is sublime." Jim Murray, author of Classic Irish Whiskey.	70cl	£ 31.25 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Highland Park 25 Year Old Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 25 Year Old Strength: 48.1% Summary: 70cl / 48.1% / Distillery Bottling – Highland Park 25yo is a terrifically complex, rich, woody, sherried dram. It seems as if this release will be the last at cask strength as the company is running low on stocks, so don't tarry too long if you want one of these.	70cl	£ 133.00 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Highland Park 21 Year Old Miniature Island Single Malt Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Island Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 47.5% Summary: 5cl / 47.5% / Distillery Bottling – A miniature of the no-longer-extinct 47.5% version of Highland Park 21yo.	5cl	£ 9.95 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	Royal Salute 21 Year Old / Green Wade Decanter Blended Scotch Whisky Country: Scotland Region: Age: 21 Year Old Strength: 40% Summary: 70cl / 40% – One of the jewels in the Chivas crown, Royal Salute is a very special long-aged blend in a classic Wade ceramic decanter. Please note that this is the green decanter.	70cl	£ 88.49 BUY NOW
The Whisky Exchange	St. George's Distillery Chapter 9/ Peated/ English Whisky Co English Whisky Country: English Region: English Age: Strength: 46% Summary: 70cl / 46% / Distillery Bottling – This small batch peated Chapter 9 from the English Whisky Co.'s St. George Distillery has been aged in first-fill ex-bourbon casks for over three years, so it qualifies to be known as English Single Malt whisky. We reckon it'll be popular.	70cl	£ 37.95 BUY NOW